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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,061.66, 3,093.02 and 745.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,061.66, 3,093.02 and 745.55 is: 1,118.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,061.66 : 3,093.02 = 745.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,061.66/3,093.02 = 745.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,061.66x = 3,093.02 × 745.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,061.66x = 2,305,981.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,305,981.87/2,061.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,118.51

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